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Re: breastfeeding on BP meds?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 26 Sep 1998 16:27:35 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 25 Sep 1998, Elizabeth wrote: >
>Dear Doctors,
>Is it possible to breastfeed while on medication for high blood pressure? I have a client currently taking methyldopa which states very clearly passes into breast milk. She REALLY wants tro breastfeed and I am looking for alternatives for her. Her doctor just told her to "get over it". Thanks so much in advance!
>
>---
>Best Wishes,
>Elizabeth,CCE
>

Elizabeth >From what I remember, aldomet is one of the safer HBP meds to use both
during pregnancy and while nursing. I am currnetly at home and don't have my copy of drugs in Preg. and Lac., but that is what I remember.

-- William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Editorial Board, OB/GYN.NET Pregnancy and Birth New Orleans, La.

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